#67 Medium Kokeshi Vessel Ceramic Mugs & Cups fascinated by the clean

fascinated by the clean

A mini-vase in two parts — box and stopper — intersects art and function to push the limits of a functional vessel

This tall candleholder is inspired by traditional examples found in churches in Järvsö

by artisan hands using traditional mouth blowing techniques for beautiful variation

there are no rules—only your imagination

#67 Medium Kokeshi Vessel Ceramic Mugs & Cups fascinated by the cleanAkio Nukagas work explores the possibilities of how he leaves a trace of himself in clay. This piece features his signature Pleated Work technique of carving grooves into the wet clay after it is thrown on the wheel. The forminspired by traditional kokeshi dollsis accentuated by these grooves curving down the profile of the vessel creating movement and rhythm. After the first firing and before the second, he finishes the vessel by applying different